Apple shipped 1.1 million MacBook Neo units in the first quarter of the year, according to IDC, making it one of the strongest Mac debut performances in recent memory (via TechCrunch). The figure is particularly striking given that the laptop was only available for roughly three weeks of the period, having gone on sale in mid-March. Shipments began spiking from early April, suggesting the March tally understates underlying demand.

Just days after launching new Onn 4K Stick and Pro models, Walmart has raised prices for these devices in Canada. This is a rare price hike for the budget-friendly brand that Lon frequently covers as a top value pick.

Early rumors for iOS 27 suggest Apple may introduce a standalone Siri app for the first time. This would provide a dedicated interface for AI interactions, moving away from the current overlay system.

Microsoft will prevent Office 2019 for Mac owners from editing their documents from July 13, a restriction the company is attributing to the productivity suite's expiring digital certificate. The Office 2019 apps affected include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. Once the certificate used to confirm the suite's license expires, these apps will drop into what Microsoft is calling "reduced functionality mode".

Reports indicate Disney is moving forward with an internal strategy to eventually phase out the standalone Hulu app. This shift suggests a total consolidation into Disney+, which would significantly change the user experience for millions of streaming subscribers.

Asus is introducing a new design aesthetic for mini PCs with the V700 Mini Tower, featuring a warm wood-grain finish. Beyond the looks, it packs modern AI-ready hardware into a compact desktop form factor.

Nvidia's new RTX Spark chips support the full suite of DLSS 4.5 upscaling technologies, which means thin-and-light laptops, mini PCs, and maybe even gaming handhelds could soon get a serious performance boost.

SpaceX is pushing for a federal rule that would require carriers to unlock phones within 180 days. This is intended to allow Starlink's direct-to-cell service to work on more devices currently locked to AT&T or Verizon.

AMD has released the Radeon RX 9070 GRE (Golden Rabbit Edition) to global markets for $549. This mid-range GPU is designed for strong 1440p gaming and high-refresh 1080p performance, offering a more affordable option in an increasingly expensive graphics card market.